The bridge, which spans a stream near Martin's Road in Brockenhurst, is used by people going to and from the Black Knowl area. But the proposal was later revived, with Forestry England claiming the bridge was unsafe and would cost too much to repair. People who opposed the demolition plan include Chris and Bernadette Daniels, of Martin's Road. "Budgetary pressures on entities such as Forestry England are fully recognised and the need to reduce costs understood. Forestry England responded by saying the bridge failed to meet safety standards and needed repairs costing 45,000, which was unsustainable.